The International Association of Conference Centers shall be a leader in creating environmental awareness among IACC member properties and their clients. We do this by communicating the initiatives that we have researched and identified as having a lesser environmental impact; by encouraging IACC members to adopt these environmentally responsible practices into their business operations; and by continuous improvement to our own management efforts; all with the goal of reducing our carbon footprint and environmental impact.
CODE OF SUSTAINABILITY
The International Association of Conference Centers has a rigorous Code of Sustainability which includes 55 tenets in the following areas:
Education, Awareness and Public Declaration
Waste Management
Recycling
Reuse
Water Conservation
Purchasing
Energy Management
Air Quality
Food & Beverage
IACC monitors and updates the Code periodically in order to ensure that it reflects state-of-the-art best practices.
When IACC members sign the Code of Sustainability, they certify that their organization supports IACC’s Environmental Policy and they join with other members in striving for more sustainable, environmentally responsible industry policies and practices.
Members are required to update the status of their adherence to applicable tenets in the Code on an annual basis and IACC recognizes three tiers of participation. Members that achieve 100% of the Code qualify for the Platinum Tier; those that achieve 85% qualify for the Gold Tier; and those that achieve 75% qualify for the Silver Tier.
IACC is pleased to recognize its 2010-2011 Leaders in Environmental Responsibility:
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria.
Audubon Green Leaf™ Eco-Rating Program provides you with the assurance that audited lodging facilities have met environmental best practices standards that are required for their rating of one to five Green Leafs.
More and more companies are recognizing that environmentally responsible design and production are an integral part of their mission and the value they want to deliver to their customers. The Green Seal® sends a clear message: we care about improving the health and welfare of people and the planet. As more and more businesses have begun to recognize that environmental priorities can be translated into market advantage, they've turned to Green Seal certification to give them a business edge.
Green Globe Certification is the leading worldwide certification based on internationally accepted documentation formed by Green Globe International Inc. and Green Certifications Inc. Environmental and cultural criteria as well as Corporate Social Responsibilities are aligned with the agreed international best practice. Their objective is to introduce and strengthen sustainability and social practices at all levels of management.
BlueGreen Meetings BlueGreen Meetings was created in 1996 as an environmental charitable organization with the mandate of conserving coastal environments through environmentally responsible tourism. It is the first charity in North America to focus on developing environmental 'best practices' for all sectors of the tourism industry. www.bluegreenmeetings.org
Cleaner and Greener Event Certification You can register on their website for help to host a Cleaner and Greener Certified event. Organizations that register their event with Cleaner and Greener Event Certification make a commitment to reduce emissions. www.cleanerandgreener.org
EPA: Green Meetings This site can help you plan meetings while minimizing negative impacts on the environment. www.epa.gov/oppt/greenmeetings
Green Meeting Industry Council The Green Meeting Industry Council is leading the meeting industry in improving meeting management by supporting collaboration and the development and dissemination of resources and opportunities that improve the environmental performance of meetings and events. www.greenmeetings.info
For more information, contact IACC - 243 North Lindbergh Blvd., Saint Louis, Missouri 63141 United States - P.314.993.8575 - F.314.993.8919 - info@iacconline.org
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